Monday, November 5, 2007

Ex-Mavericks and current St. Louis Blues forward David Backes will miss four weeks because of an injury to his left knee. Backes, who was injured Saturday, has two goals and two assists in 12 games. The injury will not require surgery and, according to Blues officials, could have been worse.

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Shane Frederick

Shane has been covering Minnesota State hockey, the WCHA and other college and high school hockey in the Mankato area for The Free Press since 2000. Give him a call at 507-344-6373 or drop him an email him at sfrederick@mankatofreepress.com.